Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association Teams with ADWA to Grow $15 Billion Deer Industry

AUSTIN, Texas – Many hunting ranches had a slow start in 2008 but finished with a banner year, proving that hunters will always be in pursuit of big deer. The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) announces a partnership with the Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association (PDFA) in pursuit of growing the deer industry in North America.

As one of the largest state deer associations, PDFA is instrumental in protecting landowners, breeders and ranchers rights to raise and hunt deer on the land they own. “Now that our industry has 250”+ deer available to hunt we can add the World Wide Big Game revenues to the $15 billion dollar deer industry. Each year we just need a small percentage of those total dollars to shift our industry, and the numbers are huge. Our industry can do nothing but grow. There will be economic ups and downs but our greatest enemy will be legislation and regulations that will negatively impact our industry,” says Dave Griffith, President of the Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association.

“We feel it is more important than ever to protect our rights as hunters, landowners and deer breeders,” adds ADWA director of operations Annie Jones. “ADWA encourages our industry to support organizations such as PDFA and NADeFA in looking out for our collective rights, and in their understanding that more exposure for deer and elk breeders can only benefit those who have felt marginalized in the national press.”

Pennsylvania is currently ranked no. 2 in commercial deer and elk farms, no. 3 in deer and elk sold, no. 4 in total deer and elk farms, and no. 5 in total deer and elk kept. Deer farms can be found in 60 of 67 counties in the state, and elk farms can be found in 30 counties. 82% of deer and elk farms have been created since 1990, indicating a fast-growing industry. Jones adds, “Soon people will see this move from a ‘niche farm sector’ to a mainstream one, as a bright future lies ahead. Its $40.3 million of direct farm receipts compare nicely with other farm sectors for which Pennsylvania is well-known.”

According to surveys pointed to in studies, Pennsylvania’s deer and elk farms expect to reach $47.1 million in sales by 2010, up from $16.8 million in 2001. This growth is a factor of varied industry trends, beginning with the diversity of enterprises and products involved. Deer and elk farms turn out a broad array of products and services, ranging from deer urine to venison meat. Services offered include hunting, breeding stock and tourism-related activities.

To support the Pennsylvania Deer Farmers Association, and to learn more about their economic impact on the state, please visit www.padfa.com.

Indiana Deer & Elk Farmers Join American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

AUSTIN, Texas – The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) welcomes the Indiana Deer & Elk Farmers Association (IDEFA) as its newest ally in promoting America’s hunting heritage and in educating landowners to the benefits of raising alternative livestock such as elk and deer.

“Our partnership with ADWA will allow our membership to support ADWA’s sponsorship of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories on the Outdoor Channel and its efforts to promote the cervid industry on a national scale,” says IDEFA President John Murrell. “We encourage every other alternative livestock association as well as individual deer and elk breeders to watch and support Deer & Wildlife Stories.”

“Deer & Wildlife Stories is the first nationally broadcast show to promote the cervid industry and we are extremely pleased to receive the support of IDEFA,” says ADWA spokesman John Meng. “The show is extremely informative and educational, and it provides a public stage to promote the issues that are critical to the future success and growth of our industry.”

IDEFA is a non-profit organization representing deer and elk farmers and hunting preserves in the State of Indiana. The organization is dedicated to preserving the agricultural heritage in Indiana and educating landowners to the lucrative potential of raising deer and elk. To learn more about the Indiana Deer & Elk Farmers Association, visit www.indianadeer.net.

ADWA partners with companies and organizations within the industry to promote their products, services, membership benefits and overall growth of the industry through education and aggressive public relations. Serving as a ‘PR engine’ for its members, ADWA combines the benefits of marketing and education to inspire credibility among consumers and unity within the industry. ADWA is also the title sponsor of Keith Warren’s Deer & Wildlife Stories, airing on the Outdoor Channel.

To learn more about the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance or for membership information, visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org or call 877.331.8607.

ADWA Member Kerns Ranch & Game Inc. Keep Breeders and Ranchers Equipped

AUSTIN, Texas – The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance’s (ADWA) Buyers Guide is a popular source for hunters, landowners, deer breeders, ranchers and sportsmen. Catering to breeder and ranch operations, ADWA member Kerns Ranch & Game Inc. announces two product lines: The Siege-Machine and KRG Hay Feeders.

“We are pleased to offer our deer and elk breeders, landowners and ranchers more products in our Buyer’s Guide from proven suppliers in the industry that also support their community and non-profit groups like ADWA,” says ADWA director of operations Annie Jones. “To grow the industry, it starts with supporting small business.”

The Siege-Machine, a truly mobile tower blind, can be easily towed by car, truck, SUV or ATV. Three Siege-Machine models with direct pricing–lower than MSRP–are available now at the Kerns Ranch & Game Store. The store also features six different models of the KRG Hay Feeders designed for deer, elk and more. Designed to reduce your waste to less than 5% with good quality hay, KRG Feeders will reduce your bottom line by maximizing hay utilization and by reducing the amount of time spent cleaning out soiled hay.

“Joining the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance was a no-brainer,” says Jim Kerns of Kerns Ranch & Game Inc. “Their support of breeders and ranchers has meant a lot to small family farms such as ours. Likewise, we wouldn’t offer products that our own farm wouldn’t use.” For quality products, huge auctions and huge discounts, please visit www.kernsranch-game.com. For more detailed information on the Siege-Machine, Mobile Tower Blind, ATV and Utility Trailer please visit www.siege-machine.com .

For more information on the American Deer & Wildlife Foundation and/or the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance and/or to become a member, please call 877.331.8607 or visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance Welcomes Top Insemination Facility

AUSTIN, Texas – Shedding a positive light on the breeding industry is long overdue, and is also a priority at the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA). Another issue often discussed is the affordability of hunting, and how it is necessary to preserve the sport for future generations of Americans. ADWA announces its latest sponsor, Horn Heaven Ranch, who reflects the importance of both issues dear to sportsmen across the nation.

“Public response to ADWA’s latest show on the Outdoor Channel, Deer & Wildlife Stories, has confirmed public interest in this industry,” says ADWA director of operations Annie Jones. “Horn Heaven Ranch is a great example of the hard work breeders take in taking care of their land and making the best possible environment for their deer.”

Located in South Texas, Horn Heaven Ranch and Horn Heaven Whitetails have developed a haven for outstanding genetics and breeding programs. Boasting deer with long documented lines of origin and breeding backgrounds, some of their finest deer come from the most famous breeder buck lines in Texas. “We offer everything from breeder bucks, does, fawns and a stocker program – we even have dove and quail hunt packages.” says Aubrey Thoede of Horn Heaven Ranch. “Keith Warren and ADWA are doing positive things for the deer industry, and we are proud to support their efforts.” Horn Heaven Ranch is delivering bred doe through April 2009, using bucks on over 400 doe this year, earning them the top insemination facility in the country.

To learn more about Horn Heaven Ranch, please visit www.hornheavenranch.com and www.hornheavenwhitetails.com. For more information on studs, please call Aubrey at 832.256.5535.

“To be in this industry requires a lot of passion,” adds Jones. “Fascinating aspects of Horn Heaven Ranch are their interviews with Alan Warren and their live call-in outdoor radio show on the Salem Network and ESPN Radio Houston. Soon, Horn Heaven Ranch’s website will be streaming all interviews with Warren, a self described ‘fanatic about the outdoors’ and host of numerous outdoor television programs. For more information and programming information, please visit www.alanwarrenoutdoors.com. To learn more about the Salem Radio Network and channel schedules, please visit www.srnonline.com

Serving as a ‘national voice’ for the Texas Deer Association, NADeFA and others within the deer and wildlife industries, the non-profit American Deer & Wildlife Alliance has a sole purpose to promote wildlife, habitat and land stewardship, and to grow the wildlife industry through education and aggressive public relations. For membership information, please visit www.deerwildlifealliance.org.